I like this book. It is about the language of flowers, so it explains what each flower means. It was a good experience to learn about that.
The illustrations are so beautiful. You'll really enjoy this book.

This book is absolutely stunning! I have several books on the language of flowers including a first edition Victorian book called “Poetry of Flowers and Flowers of Poetry.” I compared all of the flowers meanings in this book to the ones in my Victorian copy and they are nearly spot on. I’m sure there are many definitions depending on which source you use so I definitely am not going to let that affect my rating. I would absolutely purchase this book for the art alone and I’ll be looking into purchasing a physical copy of this as well as other books from this author.

This is such an interesting and well informed book. It is a charming guidebook to the uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. Each flower/herb has their illustration right beside it; at the end, there's an index with all the different feelings and themes and which flower/herb represents them. This is a must read to all the plant lovers. Rating: 5/5 stars.

I received an advanced reading copy of Floriography by Jessica Roux through NetGalley. This in no way hinders or changes my review. I have always loved learning something about the way things used to be. The language of flowers has long been a favorite of mine and is not talked about enough. Ms. Roux did a beautiful job explaining and illustrating this beautiful book. It is stunning and lovely and im so pleased I got to read it.

this was nice simple book with the meaning of flowers. always have one on yourself may come in handy. you got the meaning, the origins and art of the flower itself. you also got for each of those a ‘pair with’ and another flower(s) with what this bouquet will express.

there's an index at the end classed by the flowers meaning which i find quite helpful.

I read this book because the topic fascinates me and I wanted to research more on it. Absolutely loved the explanations for the meanings of flowers in the Victorian era. The gorgeous and neat illustrations were an added plus!

A cozy and calming text on the Victorian Language of flowers. The book includes arrangement ideas, the history of the bloom, and the straightforward definition. A staple in the library of anyone looking to learn the language of flowers, anyone writing books set in the Victorian period, or flower enthusiasts.

This was a gorgeous book! I wish I had been able to look at it more before it got archived and I couldn't access it at home :( I had been looking at it at work. I saw enough to know that it's absolutely stunning!

this book is absolutely stunning, with both of its content and illustrations.
even though that my love for flowers is, so to say, newfound, I absolutely adored every page, especially if one flower was linked to mythology *spoiler alert: most of them are*.

This. book. is. stunning.

This is the kind of book I am desperate for a physical copy in order to display in my home. During quarantine the thing that raised my mood and brought me joy was my garden, both in and outdoors. I wish I had this book to reference when making bouquets and when focusing on what flowers to plant.

I can't recommend this book more. I loved it.

Thank you to Jessica Roux, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

**I received an e-ARC from NetGalley for an honest review**

I've always loved that flowers have a language, and that we can use that language to tell people what we're thinking (especially when it may not be polite or socially acceptable to do so in person).

The drawings are simple but elegant, the writing is easy to read and the book is well put together and easy to follow. I plan on keeping a copy of this book on my writing desk so I can use small tidbits to enhance my own writing.

Overall, this would be a great book for anyone who loves flowers, Victorian times, or even that friend who wants something interesting to leave out on their coffee table.

Floriography is a beautifully illustrated book that explains the Victorian meaning of flowers. In Victorian times, people sent flowers and bouquets as messages to others, each flower meaning something. I’ve always been interested in the language of flowers so I knew I had to get my hands on this book. I really enjoyed the simplistic way the author explained the meaning of each flower paired with an illustration of the flower. The bouquet suggestions at the end of the book were a lovely bonus. I recommend this to anyone that loves flowers or Victorian culture.

This is a charming and informative book on the long-ago language of flowers and what they conveyed. Historically, it's a gem. Aesthetically, it's gorgeous. I wouldn't hesitate to give this to any poet, historian, herbalist, nature lover, florist, or gardener in my life.

I cannot convey enough how utterly lovely and engaging this book is. I originally wanted to read this because I found the cover captivating (the illustrations are drawn by the author) but I was quickly enthralled by the history of sending messages via flowers. I plan on getting a hardcover copy of this book solely for my own enjoyment.

My thanks to Jessica Roux, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Floriography by Jessica Roux is an gorgeously illustrated book detailing the Victorian meaning of various flowers. Historically, flowers were messages - something that has long fascinated me - and this book is exactly what I was looking for.

Each flower listed includes a color illustration, a meaning, the origin of that meaning, and the flower’s meaning when paired with specific other flowers.

For example, a bouquet of Lilac and Monkshood says you are honoring your first love - how sweet, right?

The book also includes fabulous bouquet ideas - each beautiful messsges with deep meaning.

Want to unfriend someone with flowers? There’s a bouquet for that!

This is a quick read, a reference book, and one which I’ll be hauling out before choosing flowers from here on out.

This review is based on an advance copy read.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

Floriography, An Illustrated Guide to Victorian Language of Flowers

This book is magic! I love all things Victorian, and this book is swoon-worthy. Because behaviors during the Victorian Era were widely scrutinized, any open display of emotions was limited and discouraged. So flowers were used as a secret form of communication, so romantic!

This book is a beautifully illustrated botanical encyclopedia that flower lovers will cherish. In this full-color collection of florals, each beautifully illustrated flower or herb includes its meaning, origin, and complimentary flowers to pair along with the meaning of the pairings.

A section dedicated to bouquets is also included. The bouquets are gorgeous illustrations and the details of which flowers are included and the meaning of the bouquet. While many flowers and bouquets communicated feelings of love and friendship, not all were intended to share positive emotions. There are florals and bouquets for warnings, bitter ends, and apologies.
Floriography would be a beautiful gift for the flower lover and the romantic in your life. It would make a lovely coffee table book

This is one of those books that you keep in your library to read as often as you need to go out of your comfort zone. It is provided with beautiful illustrations and a story about a world that is long dead where flowers were used to convene a specific message and a given language. This conundrum was almost destroyed for a long time but Floriography helps to keep the memory of those times alive. A very pleasant out of time reading!

A perfect book for the Victorian Era or history lover! Floriography by Jessica Roux starts with a wonderful introduction as to what floriography is, why it was trendy, and how it is still subtly used today.

From there the book is broken down flower by flower. Each flower has it’s common and scientific name, along with the meaning, origin, and what to pair it with for added meaning. The illustrations for each flower are gorgeous. The book ends with different bouquets and their meanings.

I really enjoy learning more about history, especially the Victorian era, which is a favourite of mine. I can’t wait to reference this while reading Victorian novels. I think it will add another layer of depth that I am always looking for when reading and rereading classics.

I received an advanced reader copy from Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

Hello publisher Andrews McMeel — PLEASE MAKE THIS BOOK INTO AN ORACLE OR LENORMAND DECK !!!!!!!!

Ok, now that I’ve gotten that out of the way — what a great book. I really enjoyed this a lot.

This is an easy read, a beautiful coffee table book, an a solid reference book on a topic that I’ve never seen a book dedicated to covering. I could easily see this at home in a florist shop, and equally at home on the bookshelf of a Green Witch, a poet who loves to write about flowers, or someone who just really likes flowers.

The book provides a really neat reference and historical context for the use of flowers as a secret code, so if you’ve read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, you might also appreciate this book, in that the secret language of flowers is akin to the use of fans to secretly communicate in code.

The art is lovely, and the book really and truly reads like an Oracle guidebook (or Lenormand, because it also gives explanations for flower combination meanings.)

In the back, there are “bouquet recipes” (my description) with accompanying illustrations of different types of floral bouquet combinations to signify different meanings. Easy to approach even if you know nothing about flowers except what’s pretty to you.

I’m 100% getting this for myself and family when it comes out. And if they never make it into a deck of Oracle cards, you best believe that I’ll pick up an extra deck to make one myself.

My only criticism is that for me, I had to use multiple devices to open it, since the ARC file wouldn’t open on my kindle. That won’t be a problem for anyone who’s not using an ARC copy, but it might dissuade reviewers since getting it to open was a hassle. I’m glad I didn’t give up on it!

Beautifully illustrated book with fantastic detail and information. Can't wait to buy a copy for my flower loving friend.

Floriography is an amazing floral guide to the Victorian meanings of flowers. I currently have been exploring botanical symbolism in Victorian literature for my schooling, and Floriography is reminiscent of many of the floral guides available from the 1800s; however, this guide is modern while still maintaining the symbols attributed to each floral. The artwork is absolutely stunning as well. It also reminds me of modern depiction of the images in Victorian era flower guides.

As a reader obsessed with Victorian literature and study, this is a must have on my shelf!